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The Energy Department of the Government of Maharashtra governs the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power across one of India's largest industrial states. It directs state power utilities including Mahagenco, Mahatransco, and MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) to ensure grid reliability and rural power availability. The department administers the Mukhyamantri Baliraja Shetkari Vij Savlat Yojna, delivering free agricultural power subsidies to farmers operating up to 7.5 HP irrigation pumps, alongside the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 dedicating distributed solar feeders to agricultural day-time power supply. It also promotes rooftop solar deployment under the PM Surya Ghar initiative.
Manages power distribution, Baliraja Shetkari Vij Savlat Yojna free farm power, and Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini dedicated solar agriculture feeders.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 3 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra administers 3 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Mukhyamantri Baliraja Shetkari Vij Savlat Yojna (Free Electricity for Agriculture Pumps), Mukhyamantri Krushi Sanjeevani Yojana (Agri Pump Arrears Amnesty Scheme), Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 (Dedicated Solar Feeder for Farmers). These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://energy.maharashtra.gov.in/ also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra
100% electricity tariff waiver / free electricity for agricultural water pump connections up to 7.5 HP, benefiting 44+ Lakh farmers.
Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra
50% waiver of overdue electricity bill arrears and 100% waiver of interest and penalties for agricultural electricity consumers.
Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra
Daytime 8-hour uninterrupted solar power supply for farm feeders, and lease rent of ₹50,000/acre/year for farmers leasing land for solar plants.